Yale University

Overview

Yale University, located in New Haven, Connecticut, is an iconic institution renowned for its rigorous academic environment and rich history dating back to its founding in 1701. Part of the Ivy League, Yale is situated about 80 miles northeast of New York City, offering a blend of urban atmosphere within a traditionally collegiate Gothic architecture setting on its main campus. Yale fosters a highly selective admissions process, indicative of its reputation for academic excellence across a spectrum of disciplines, with particularly distinguished programs in law, drama, and medicine. Residential life is a cornerstone of the Yale experience, with the majority of undergraduates living on campus in one of the 14 residential colleges. While Yale is not primarily known for its athletic achievements, it competes in NCAA Division I as the Yale Bulldogs, maintaining a historic rivalry with Harvard.

In the most recent statistical year 50,060 prospective students applied, and 2,289 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,554 enrolled in the school.  14,538 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 238 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $62,250 plus fees of $0. Yale is ranked 6 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.